- October 8th, 2025
In the five decades since its founding, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has evolved from a Cold War bulwark into one of the world’s most dynamic regional organizations. From its modest beginnings in 1967, ASEAN’s ten member states—Brunei,...
India’s defense modernization drive is entering a decisive new phase. Two separate but significant developments this month—one in the skies and the other beneath the seas—have underscored the country’s intent to cut its dependence on foreign technology while simultaneously projecting...
The Indian Navy has marked a major milestone by successfully achieving its first-ever “mating” with foreign submarines during an ongoing multinational exercise in the South China Sea, officials confirmed on Saturday. The complex drills were conducted under the framework of...
For the first time, the Philippines has staged a high-profile joint sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal with two unlikely partners — Australia and Canada. The two-day maritime cooperation exercise, culminating on September 3, showcased not just military interoperability but...
Vietnam has significantly expanded its island-building efforts across the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. According to a report released on Friday (Aug 22) by the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), recent satellite imagery shows Hanoi’s...
Malaysia is set to receive its first Turkish-built ANKA-S Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems (MALE-UAS) by March 2026. The acquisition signals a major shift in Kuala Lumpur’s defence posture, particularly in the context of intensifying geopolitical contestation in...
Malaysia has launched its second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), named Raja Muda Nala, amid growing regional tensions and intensified great-power competition in the South China Sea. The vessel, a state-of-the-art warship built domestically by Lumut Naval Shipyard, represents not only...
Southeast Asia: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially acknowledged its active evaluation of Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 multirole fighter jet — a platform whose acquisition could mark a pivotal leap in Manila’s airpower projection and maritime defense capabilities. The announcement,...
The Philippines has decided to double down on its investment in South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, signing a new contract for 12 additional aircraft. This decision—finalized despite the grounding of the existing fleet earlier this year after a tragic crash—underscores...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Certified for Commercial Use: A New Era in Aviation and Geopolitical Strategy
In a milestone achievement for China’s aviation industry, the AG600 Kunlong—officially the world’s largest civil amphibious aircraft—has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), authorizing it for commercial operation. Developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation...
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